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Workshop 08 January 2026

CULT Cymru: Finance for Freelancers

An in-person training day for creatives in Wales who are either currently freelance or are going freelance for the first time.

Date Thursday, 8 January 2026
Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location Cardiff
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General enquiries:

Wyn Williams

Find out more:

Suite 4, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9SD

Accessibility:

Please contact wyn.williams@bectu.org.uk to discuss any accessibility requirements you may have.

About the event

Being freelance can be daunting, regardless of your area of work. This in-person training day explores ways to organise yourself and get to grips with the big changes coming up in tax reporting, plus plenty of shortcuts to help you avoid wasting your valuable time. 

Areas covered include: 

  • Why self-employment is different from employment 
  • The differences between a sole trader and a limited company 
  • Separating your business finances from your personal finances 
  • What is tax and national insurance?
  • Records you need to keep (while keeping sane) 
  • Digital record keeping and the new HMRC requirements for sole traders 
  • Invoicing and chasing late payments 
  • Understanding your market 
  • Motivating yourself 
  • How to balance freelance work with your physical and mental wellbeing 

It will be an interactive day, with some practical exercises and even a fun tax quiz. Templates and resources will be available to access after the session.

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Book your free place via Eventbrite with the button below. 

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CULT Cymru

CULT Cymru is a learning project led by BECTU in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild. We work with industry workers, employers and other organisations to arrange learning activities and networking events throughout Wales.

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